"Hmph. Very well. Your arrogance ends here."
"Never mind the ground. This is my territory, so don't think you'll be leaving alive."
The Empress issued her threat with absolute confidence.
However, her confidence was not unfounded.
The Noble Phantasm type of the "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" was a "World-Encompassing Noble Phantasm."
It was a "world" that materialized the legend—or rather, misconception—of the Assyrian Empress constructing Babylon's Hanging Gardens.
The Floating Garden itself was a warship with overwhelming EX-rank firepower, while its interior was also the witch Semiramis's strongest magical workshop.
With infinite space and the rule of "reversal," it could raise all of Semiramis's abilities to the highest level while granting her near-magical abilities such as "Space Transfer."
As long as she remained inside the Floating Garden, Semiramis was absolute. Every phenomenon favored her. Even the Great Hero Karna of India would be easily suppressed by the Empress.
That was why, when Shirou suggested setting the decisive battle in the Floating Garden, most people opposed the idea.
The "Black" faction was already at a disadvantage in overall strength, and now they were voluntarily entering the enemy's home ground. It was plainly walking into a trap.
In the end, Fiore, acting clan head, stood up to support Shirou.
She overruled the objections and convinced the magi of the Thousandth Tree Clan.
"Then... 'Red' Assassin! You're hiding somewhere in this fortress right now, aren't you?
"Could you let me speak with your Master—Shirou Amakusa Tokisada?
"I already know his identity! I came here to uncover his purpose!"
Jeanne raised her voice and shouted into the void.
Perhaps her voice had reached her, for Semiramis's voice, laced with contempt and mockery, echoed around them.
"Hehehe, you're certainly desperate, little girl... Do you think I'll answer obediently?
"If so, your head is adorably naïve...